law enforcement memorial

For 22 years, the Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial hosted a ceremony to bear witness to the unification of statewide law enforcement agencies and honor Nevada’s officers killed in the line of duty.

The 22nd Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony was held Thursday, May 2 at the Capitol Mall in Carson City.

Oh what a difference the sunshine makes. The second day of May in Carson City will bring warming temperatures with a daytime high in the low 70s. The event lineup Thursday includes a law enforcement memorial at the capitol complex, a hike at Clear Creek, art showings, a lecture on the historic Transcontinental Railroad, live music and more. Read on.

As part of the 22nd Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, which happens Thursday in Carson City, a baton was relayed by Nevada peace officers from Las Vegas to Carson City, concluding Wednesday, May 1 in Carson City.

In conjunction with National Police Week, the 22nd Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony will be held this Thursday, May 2 at the capitol grounds in Carson City.

Two years ago at Christmas time, I made my way across the Capitol Plaza to cover bench dedications in downtown Carson City.

But something caught my eye when I reached the Nevada Slain Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, causing me to pause.

You may have noticed a few blue porch lights in your neighborhood; it’s a way to offer support for our local law enforcement officers. Today, those who have lost their lives in the line of duty will be honored at the Law Enforcement Memorial on the Nevada Capitol grounds with a ceremony, presentation of the colors, and taps.

Along with public safety agencies from around the state, members of the Carson City Fire Department participate in a bill-signing ceremony Wednesday. Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed two bills into law, one measure will strengthen penalties for crimes against first responders and the second will move the Nevada Firefighter's Memorial to the Capitol grounds.

So many things deserve to be in this first sentence: do I mention the annual West Side Bike Month Cruiser Ride, make a Star Wars pun about May the Fourth, or focus on the Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony? What I love most about Carson City is our ability to be outdoorsy, patriotic, geeky, and none of the above - all at the same time. If you don’t find something you absolutely have to check out in today’s “Things to Do”, please look at my list again in a day or two, or sometime next week.

Two events will be held in Carson City this Wednesday and Thursday as part of the 2017 Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony, said Memorial Historian Frank Adams.

Fallen Carson City Sheriff's Office Deputy Carl Howell is among 123 police officers who died in the line of duty in 2015. Today (Friday) beginning at 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, there will be a candle light vigil — United By Light — at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to honor the law officers who died.

You can view the vigil by going here.

You can view Howell's National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial webpage here.

I am not even going to attempt guessing what weather we have in store. The west side of the Sierras are notoriously unpredictable. You are much better off betting on the Kentucky Derby; and the Firkin and Fox is just the place to cheer on your favorite horse.

Rain and thunderstorms have arrived in Carson City this morning with some lightning strikes causing a handful of outages and power pole fires.
With the Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony happening at noon today, there are contingency plans to move the ceremony inside the State Legislative Building if the heavy rain and thunderstorms persist, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

On Wednesday, May 4, 2016, the final leg of the Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial Run was made with a handoff of the baton from Douglas County to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

The 2016 run, which began April 27, 2016 in Las Vegas, is in memory of Carson City Sheriff's Deputy Carl Howell who died in the line of duty on Aug. 15, 2015 while responding to a domestic violence call. Howell will be honored at noon, Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the 19th Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony at the state capitol grounds in Carson City.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office was handed the baton this Wednesday afternoon in the final leg of the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Run which began April 27 in Las Vegas.

Each leg of the run is completed in the memory of each officer listed on the state law enforcement memorial in Carson City. The final leg is dedicated in memory of Carson City Sheriff's Deputy Carl Howell who died in the line of duty August 15, 2015.

Howell will be honored at the 19th annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony Thursday, noon in Carson City.

A raffle is being held by Carson City Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard to send members to Washington D.C., for the National Law Enforcement Memorial. The item to be raffled is a River Rock Elite Comp rifle valued at $1,515.

Carson City Sheriff's Office Deputy Carl Howell will be honored Thursday at the 19th annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony at the state capitol grounds in Carson City.

A fundraiser to help pay for expenses associated with a memorial for Deputy Carl Howell at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C. will be held immediately following the May 5 Nevada Law Enforcement Officer Memorial.

Carson City Sheriff's Office Deputy Carl Howell will be honored in conjunction with National Police Week at the 19th Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony at the Capitol grounds in Carson City, officials announced Thursday.

The Bubba Love Sponge Foundation and a national bicycle organization, in cooperation with KRZQ 104.1 FM Reno and law enforcement across the region presented the Carl Howell family two checks Tuesday as part of the Bikes for Badges motorcycle run held in October.

Thousands gathered with candles and prayers at the Nevada law enforcement memorial at the State Legislative complex Saturday to mourn the loss of Carson City Sheriff's Deputy Carl Howell who was shot and killed in the line of duty responding to a domestic violence call.

Happy Mother’s Day, Carson City! Several family friendly events are occurring around town this weekend. Take a ride on the McKeen Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum or the Ferris Wheel at RSVP’s Spring Fair and Carnival. A Harmonica and Strings Concert at Empire Elementary School showcases what some of our talented students can do. Get up early and head over to the Carson City Airport if your youngster has any interest in planes: Young Eagles flights are happening today if the weather permits.

SATURDAY:

• 23rd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive (leave your donation of non-perishable food items at your mail box for mail carrier to pick up)
• Greenhouse Project Annual Spring Plant Sale and Live Music with Hick’ry Switch at the Carson High Greenhouse: 1111 Saliman, off Robinson –behind the buses (8am-1pm)

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval honored two Las Vegas Metro police officers killed last year during the Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony on the capitol grounds in Carson City on Thursday.

The service honored Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer Alyn Beck and Igor Soldo, among the 128 Nevada Peace Officers who have been killed in the line of duty. Police officers from around Nevada made their way to Carson City to pay tribute to the fallen officers.

The Legislative Building in Carson City will have a prayer session at 7:30a.m. for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7, 2015. The public is invited in addition to the traditional prayer meeting on the Capitol Steps at 11:00 am., which is hosted by the Carson City Christian Ministerial Fellowship.

Two Las Vegas Metro police officers shot and killed in an ambush while eating lunch at a pizza restaurant June 8, 2014 will be honored in a memorial on Thursday, May 7, at the 18th Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony held on the Capitol grounds in Carson City.

The service will honor Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer Alyn Beck and Igor Soldo, among the 128 Nevada Peace Officers that have been killed in the line of duty. In 1998, the memorial was dedicated on the Capitol grounds to recognize the ultimate sacrifice these officers made in service of their communities.

This is a panorama photograph of the Carson City Capitol Grounds. The Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial is at the far left. Straight ahead, across the large open area, is the the Nevada Supreme Court Building. A fine statue of Carson City founder Abe Curry is on a tall pedestal in the center.

On the right side of the photo is the Nevada Legislative Building,and a large statue of Kit Carson. The finely detailed statue with Kit Carson riding on his horse was created by famed Carson City Artist Buckeye Blake.

In conjunction with National Police Week, the 17th Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony will be held noon Thursday, May 1, 2014 on the Capitol grounds in Carson City.

The service will honor the 126 Nevada Peace Officers that have been killed in the line of duty. In 1998, the memorial was dedicated on the Capitol grounds to recognize the ultimate sacrifice these officers made in service of their communities.

In conjunction with National Police Week, Thursday, May 1, 2014 the 17th Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony takes place on the Capitol grounds in Carson City, Thursday, May 1.

The service will honor the 126 Nevada Peace Officers that have been killed in the line of duty. In 1998, the memorial was dedicated on the Capitol grounds to recognize the ultimate sacrifice these officers made in service of their communities.

Two events this week, one in Carson City and the other in Virginia City, will recognizes law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

In conjunction with National Police Week, Thursday, May 2, the 16th Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony will be held on the Capitol grounds in Carson City beginning at noon. The service will honor the 123 Nevada Peace Officers that have been killed in the line of duty since 1861. In 1998, the memorial was dedicated on the Capitol grounds to recognize the ultimate sacrifice these officers made in service of their communities.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Honor Guard and Chaplain dedicated a new flag pole at the administrative complex on Wednesday. The ceremony kicked off a second presentation where three deputies were awarded the “Life Saving Medal” for assertive medical actions resulting in the saving of a life. Deputy Matt Putzer, John Hitch, and Chris Ramos all received medals for their service. The ceremony was concluded as Deputy Bill Richards was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.